scholarly journals The dark side of the quarantine: night eating, sleep quality and the health locus of control in women

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sine Yılmaz ◽  
Nevin Sanlier ◽  
Pınar Göbel ◽  
Büşra Açıkalın ◽  
Sule Kocabas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Night Eating

Purpose Staying at home for a prolonged period, the stress during COVID-19 quarantine may affect sleep quality, night eating behaviours of individuals. This paper aims to identify the relationship between night eating behaviour, sleep quality, perceptions of health locus of control in women during the pandemic. Design/methodology/approach An anonymous, Web based, cross-sectional study was conducted for the duration of a month (April-May, 2020). The study evaluated the nutritional habits of the participants. Anthropometric measurements were noted. Night Eating Syndrome Questionnaire (NESQ), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Multi-dimensional Health Locus of Control-A were used for data collection. Findings With a mean age of 33 ± 8 years, 529 women participated in the study. The mean NESQ score was 14.4 ± 4.7, PSQI score was 6.4 ± 2.9. Higher night eating scores were observed in participants with chance locus of control (CLC) perception when compared to participants with internal health locus of control (IHLC) perception (p < 0.05). Lower sleep quality was observed in obese participants compared to normal/overweight participants (p < 0.05). It was also found that night eating behaviours significantly predicted sleep quality (R = 0.36, R2 = 0.13; p < 0.01), explaining about 13.3% of total variance of sleep quality. Research limitations/implications Only internet users and women participated in the study, and the questionnaire form was applied online; the information was obtained in the form of the participants' own statements. Practical implications It was found that night eating behaviour significantly predicted sleep quality during the pandemic. It was also determined that the individuals with high chance locus of control perception had higher NES scores than the individuals with high internal locus of control perception. Originality/value The night eating behaviours significantly predict sleep quality, individuals with a high perception of CLC had a higher night eating score than individuals with high perception of IHLC during the pandemic.

scholarly journals The Dark Side of the Quarantine: Night Eating, Sleep Quality and the Health Locus of Control in Women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
sine yılmaz ◽  
Nevin SANLIER ◽  
Pinar Gobel ◽  
Büşra Açıkalın ◽  
Sule Kocabas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Night Eating ◽  
Questionnaire Form ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Multidimensional Health

Aims: Staying at home for a prolonged period and the stress experienced due to the COVID-19 quarantine may affect sleep quality and night eating behaviours of individuals. This study aimed to identify the relationship between night eating behaviour, sleep quality, and perceptions of health locus of control in women during the pandemic. Methods: A questionnaire form evaluating demographic information, nutritional habits, health information and anthropometric measurements was conducted along with the Night Eating Syndrome (NES) Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PUKI), and Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (A) form. Results: With a mean age of 33.0 ± 8.0 years 529 women participated in the study. The mean night eating scale score was 14.44 ± 4.72 and the mean PUKI score was 6.44 ± 2.90. Higher night eating scores were observed in participants with a chance locus of control perception when compared to participants with internal health locus of control perception (p <.05). Obese participants have lower sleep quality compared to normal and overweight participants (p <.05). It was also found that night eating behaviours significantly predicted sleep quality (R = .364, R2 =.133; p <.01) and explained about 13.3 % of the total variance of sleep quality. Conclusion: In this study conducted during the quarantine period, we showed that night eating behaviours significantly predict sleep quality, and individuals with a high perception of chance locus of control had a higher night eating scores than individuals with high perception of internal health locus of control.

scholarly journals Perceptions towards a healthy diet among a sample of university people in Portugal

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 669-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina Ferrão ◽  
Raquel P.F. Guiné ◽  
Paula Correia ◽  
Manuela Ferreira ◽  
Ana Paula Cardoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
University Degree ◽  
Probabilistic Sample

PurposeA healthy diet has been recognized as one of the most important factors associated with maintaining human health and helping in preventing the development of some chronic diseases. Therefore, this paper aims to study the perceptions of a sample of university people regarding a healthy diet.Design/methodology/approachIt was undertaken a descriptive cross-sectional study on a non-probabilistic sample of 382 participants. The data were collected among a sample of Portuguese university people and measured whether people’s perceptions were compliant with a healthy diet.FindingsThe results revealed that the participants’ perceptions were, in general, compliant with a healthy diet (scores between 0.5 and 1.5, on a scale from −2 to +2). However, significant differences were found between age groups (p= 0.004), with a higher average score for young adults, and also between groups with different levels of education (p= 0.025), with a higher score for university degree. The variable chronic diseases also showed significant differences (p= 0.017), so that people who did not have any chronic diseases obtained a higher score.Originality/valueThis study is considered important because it provides evidences about the relation between nutrition knowledge and the perceptions towards a healthy diet. The study allowed concluding that the participants were aware about some nutritional aspects of their diets and, therefore, their perceptions were compliant with a healthy diet. This finding is very relevant because it could be a support for health policy initiatives directed at promoting healthy eating behaviours.

scholarly journals Health Locus of Control: A Determinant of Oral Health among Tobacco users in Rural India

2021 ◽  
pp. 151-159
Author(s):  
Sweta Singh ◽  
Shashidhar Acharya ◽  
Meghashyam Bhat ◽  
S. Bhat ◽  
P. Kalyan Chakravarthy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Indian State ◽  
Health Related

Purpose: The concept of health locus of control is important because of its relation with health attitudes, behavior and coping styles. This study was done to compare the locus of control orientation and oral health status of tobacco users with that of non-tobacco users. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on rural population in southern Indian state. All the participants were interviewed to gather data on their socio-demographic correlates, oral health related behavior and health locus of control with the help of a pre-tested questionnaire. Clinical examination was done using WHO oral health assessment form (1997).Main outcome measures were Locus of Control, Oral Health (dental caries status and periodontal status). Results: Tobacco users were found to score lower on the dimension of Internality and higher on the Chance dimension compared to non-tobacco users. The prevalence and severity of periodontal disease was significantly higher in tobacco users than non-tobacco users irrespective of age and socioeconomic strata. Conclusion: It was also concluded that non-tobacco users had internal orientation to health locus of control thereby being important behavioral factor controlling health in this group.Findings also demonstrated significant association between tobacco usage and adverse periodontal health.

Night eating status according to body mass index of Korean adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mi-Kyeong Choi ◽  
Yu-Jin Cho ◽  
Myung-Hee Kim ◽  
Yun Jung Bae
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Foods ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Night Eating

Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in night eating status according to adolescents’ body mass index (BMI). Design/methodology/approach This was a cross-sectional study that included a total of 688 middle-school students. The subjects were categorized as underweight, normal weight and overweight according to their BMI, and their night eating intake patterns, night eating menu preference and intake frequency were compared and analyzed. Findings With regard to their night eating frequency, 39.8 per cent replied almost never, while 24.3 per cent replied once a week and less and 22.5 per cent replied two to three times a week. Among 11 night eating menus, the preference for fast foods, confectioneries, street foods and noodles was significantly higher in the underweight group than in the overweight group. The intake frequency of night eating menus such as fast foods, confectioneries and breads increased in the following order: overweight, normal and underweight group. The underweight group had a higher frequency of night eating, and they preferred to eat snacks more frequently from their night eating menu. Originality/value In conclusion, it is necessary to form positive dietary habits including nighttime eating for proper dietary management of adolescents.

scholarly journals Use of workplace foodservices is associated with reduced meal skipping in Korean adult workers: A nationwide cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Woo-young Shin ◽  
Jung-ha Kim
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Dietary Interventions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Meal Skipping ◽  
Korean Adult

Abstract Background: Skipping meals is a poor eating behaviour known to result in poor diet quality and health outcomes. Nevertheless, it has become increasingly common over a past few decades in many countries. This study aimed to examine the potential association between the use of workplace foodservices and skipping meals among Korean adult workers.Methods: We used data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2016–2018, a nationwide cross-sectional survey of a representative Korean population. A total of 6,845 workers aged 20–64 years were included. Dietary assessment was conducted using a 24-hour dietary recall.Results: In total, 40.9% of participants skipped one meal or more per day. The percentage of workers who skipped meals was 42.9±0.8% among the participants who did not use workplace foodservices, compared to 30.9±1.7% among those who did (P<0.01). Skipping meals was significantly associated with not using workplace foodservices, after adjusting for other confounders including sociodemographic variables, health-related variables, and meal procurement source (odds ratio=3.3; 95% confidence interval=2.7-4.0; P<0.01).Conclusions: We found a significant association between using workplace foodservices and skipping meals in Korean adult workers. This study suggests the importance of implementing dietary interventions, such as the provision of workplace foodservices for workers, to potentially reduce poor eating behaviours such as skipping meals.

scholarly journals Willingness to Vaccinate Against COVID-19: The Role of Health Locus of Control and Conspiracy Theories

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vojtech Pisl ◽  
Jan Volavka ◽  
Edita Chvojkova ◽  
Katerina Cechova ◽  
Gabriela Kavalirova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Conspiracy Theories ◽  
Ehealth Literacy

Understanding the predictors of the willingness to get vaccinated against COVID-19 may aid in the resolution of current and future pandemics. We investigate how the readiness to believe conspiracy theories and the three dimensions of health locus of control (HLOC) affect the attitude toward vaccination. A cross-sectional study was conducted based on the data from an online survey of a sample of Czech university students (n = 866) collected in January 2021, using the multivariate linear regression models and moderation analysis. The results found that 60% of Czech students wanted to get vaccinated against COVID-19. In addition, 40% of the variance of willingness to get vaccinated was explained by the belief in the COVID-19-related conspiracy theories and the powerful others dimension of HLOC. One-sixth of the variance of the willingness to get vaccinated was explained by HLOC, cognitive reflection, and digital health literacy [eHealth Literacy Scale (EHEALS)]. HLOC and conspiracy mentality (CM) and its predictors are valid predictors of a hesitancy to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The campaigns promoting vaccination should target the groups specifically vulnerable to the conspiracy theories and lacking HLOC related to powerful others.

PRuNUS: design and validation of a questionnaire among prisoners – data of pilot study in the Penitentiary Institute of Perugia, Italy

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Nucci ◽  
Letizia Licitra ◽  
Serena Sciara ◽  
Massimo Moretti ◽  
Vincenza Gianfredi
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Coffee Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Educational Programme ◽  
Validation Process ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Good Opportunity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
High Level

Purpose The PRison NUtrition Surveillance (PRuNUS) questionnaire aimed to assess the eating behaviour, diet knowledge and lifestyle of Italian prisoners. The purpose of this paper is to present both data from the validation process and from the cross-sectional study. Design/methodology/approach In order to perform the validation process, the authors evaluated the reproducibility and the consistency of the questionnaire, using Cohen’s k and Cronbach’s α, the agreement between the two administrations was evaluated by the Landis and Koch score. The authors performed the study in the “Capanne” Prison, Perugia. A multivariable logistic regression model adjusted for age and gender was used. Findings Out of 300 men, 11 participated in the validation process and 68 in the survey. Among 47 women, 11 participated in the validation and 17 in the survey, with a 26.2 per cent (85/325) cumulative response rate. The questionnaire obtained a good concordance with a k-value=0.61 and 74.48 per cent of agreement and a high level of inter-correlations among items with α=0.8452. Half of the prisoners were overweight/obese and 68.6 per cent were smokers. Moreover, smoking habits were statistically associated with a low educational level, duration of conviction, body mass index and coffee consumption. Originality/value The results highlighted the need for an educational programme in prison. Detention period could be a good opportunity to promote healthy habits.

scholarly journals Association between health locus of control and perceived stress in college student during the COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-sectional study in Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahasty Ganjoo ◽  
Akram Farhadi ◽  
Reza Baghbani ◽  
Safieh Daneshi ◽  
Reza Nemati
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Crisis

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic as a global mental health crisis has affected everyone, including students. The present study aimed to determine and investigate the relationship between health locus of control and perceived stress in students of Bushehr University of Medical Sciences (southern Iran) during the outbreak of COVID-19. Methods The present cross-sectional study examined 250 students of Bushehr University of Medical Sciences. We performed simple random sampling and utilized the demographic information form, Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale (MHLCS) by Wallston, and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) by Cohen to collect data. We analyzed data using the SPSS, Pearson correlation coefficient, and the hierarchical regression model with an error level of 5%. Results The mean perceived stress was 30.74 ± 8.09, and 92.4% of the students had moderate and high stress levels. Among the components of the health locus of control, the internal health locus of control (IHLC) had the highest mean in students (27.55 ± 3.81). Furthermore, the internal health locus of control (R = − 0.30, P < 0.001) had a significant inverse relationship, with perceived stress and the chance health locus of control (CHLC) (R = 0.30, P < 0.001) had a significant direct relationship. In the final regression model, the health locus of control and all the variables predicted 22.7% of the perceived stress variation in students during the COVID-19 period. Conclusion The results indicated that the internal health locus of control was associated with a reduction of perceived stress, and the powerful others health locus of control (PHLC) was related to its increase in students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the uncertain future, in the present work, universities are suggested to design web-based educational interventions alongside the curriculum to further strengthen the internal health locus of control and thus help reduce their perceived stress.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN HEALTH LOCUS OF CONTROL DENGAN KEPATUHAN TERAPI INSULIN PADA PASIEN DM TIPE II DI RSU GMIM PANCARAN KASIH MANADO

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Katuuk ◽  
Lenny Gannika
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Insulin Therapy ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diabetes Melitus

Abstract: Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common degenerative diseases and which cannot be cured, that can controlled through proper management. Insulin therapy as the most effective pharmacological therapy, requires compliance to reduce the risk of Diabetes Mellitus. Health locus of control is a set of beliefs about what is good and bad that affects person's health status, this is why the health locus of control related to compliance. Purpose to find out the correlation between health locus of control and compliance insulin therapy in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients at Pancaran Kasih GMIM Hospital Manado. Method uses cross sectional study design. Sample consisted of 40 respondents with purposive sampling method. Results with Kolmogorov Smirnov test at significance level of 95%, obtained ρ value is 0.077 greater than the significant value 0.05. Conclusion there is no correlation between health locus of control and compliance insulin therapy in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients at Pancaran Kasih GMIM Hospital Manado.Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, Health Locus Of Control, ComplianceAbstrak: Diabetes Melitus merupakan salah satu penyakit degeneratif yang paling sering diderita dan yang belum dapat disembuhkan, hal yang dapat dilakukan adalah dengan mengontrol penyakit lewat pengelolaan Diabetes Melitus yang tepat. Terapi insulin sebagai terapi farmakologi yang paling efektif, diperlukan perilaku patuh guna menurunkan resiko berkembangnya penyakit. Health locus of control sebagai seperangkat keyakinan mengenai apa yang baik dan yang buruk yang dapat mempengaruhi status kesehatan seseorang, hal ini mengapa health locus of control berkaitan dengan kepatuhan. Tujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara health locus of control dengan kepatuhan terapi insulin pada pasien Diabetes Melitus tipe 2 di RSU GMIM Pancaran Kasih Manado. Metode menggunakan desain penelitian cross sectional study. Sampel terdiri dari 40 responden dengan metode pengambilan sampel purposive sampling. Hasil dengan menggunakan uji kolmozorov smirnov pada tingkat kemaknaan 95%, didapatkan nilai ρ value 0,077 lebih besar dari nilai signifikan 0,05. Kesimpulan tidak terdapat hubunganantara health locus of control dengan kepatuhan terapi insulin pada pasien Diabetes Melitus tipe 2 di RSU GMIM Pancaran Kasih Manado.Kata Kunci: Diabetes Melitus, Health Locus Of Control, Kepatuhan

scholarly journals Correlates of picky eating behaviour in children and its effect on growth

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 2444
Author(s):  
Shweta Shettiwar ◽  
Minal Wade
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Significant Risk Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Parental Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Picky Eating ◽  
Height For Age

Background: Picky eating is common in preschool-aged children. Children’s picky eating behaviour has been linked both to being overweight and underweight. Authors objectives was to study the factors associates of picky eating behaviour on growth and nutritional status of children.Methods: A Cross-sectional study done in 200 parents of children between 1-5 year age visiting outpatient department. Picky eating behaviours were assessed using questions from children eating behaviour questionnaire.Results: In the study, the estimated prevalence rate was 25%, maximum 38% at 49 to 60 months. 26% of subjects with picky eating behaviour had height for age <-3SD (severely stunted) 38% of subjects with picky eating behaviour had weight for height <-3SD (severely wasted) as compared to only 4% in non-picky eating behaviour subjects. Low birth weight and exclusive breast feeding for less than 6 month, were found to be significant risk factor for development of picky eating behaviour, while no significant association was seen with the time of introduction of semisolid complimentary feeds.Conclusions: Picky eating is major parental concern and impacts growth of children. The children with picky eating behaviours need to be monitored for growth.

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